New York Cheesecake
Dense, creamy cheesecake with a crisp graham cracker crust and a classic sour cream topping. Rich enough to serve 12, simple enough for a home baker.
- Total time
- 75 min
- Servings
- 12
- Calories
- 385
- Protein
- 7g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Preheat oven to 325°F. Wrap the outside of a 9-inch springform pan with foil.
Step 2
Mix graham crumbs, melted butter, and 3 tbsp sugar until resembles sand.
Step 3
Press mixture firmly into the bottom of the springform pan.
Step 4
Bake crust for 8 minutes until set. Remove and let cool for 5 minutes.
Step 5
Beat cream cheese and 3/4 cup sugar until smooth and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
Step 6
Add sour cream and vanilla. Beat on low until just combined.
Step 7
Add eggs one at a time, beating on low after each until just combined.
Step 8
Pour filling onto cooled crust. Smooth the top with an offset spatula.
Step 9
Place springform pan in a larger roasting pan. Pour hot water into roasting pan until it reaches halfway up the cheesecake.
Step 10
Bake for 50 minutes. Center should jiggle slightly when gently shaken.
Step 11
Turn off oven. Crack the door open 4 inches and let cake sit for 1 hour.
Step 12
Remove cake from oven. Cool completely on the counter, then refrigerate at least 4 hours before serving.
Tools you’ll need
- 9-inch springform pan
- large roasting pan
- electric mixer
- offset spatula
- aluminum foil
- instant-read thermometer (optional but recommended)
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